Don't compare me to Freida Pinto: Tena Desae
Tena Desae, who featured in British comedy-drama The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, shared screen space with Dev Patel in the film but says it is not justified to compare her to Freida Pinto.
"I don't compare myself with Freida Pinto. She has come a long way. She does only films in the West. I am open to do both — Indian films and films from the West," Desae said.
"After doing this film, I have realised that there is no language for cinema. Don't be surprised if you all see me in different kinds of cinema," said Desae said of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, directed by John Madden.
However, getting the film was not a cake walk for the Bengaluru girl.
"Before I got the role, I had to give three long auditions. First, in front of the casting director, then with John Madden and then with the film's producer and Madden again. But, it went off smoothly. John's a great guy," she said.
